416 Fire - The Durango Herald

Talk about town: Smokey Bear visits cub burned in 416 Fire

Smokey Bear, a national ambassador of fire prevention, visited the cub burned in the 416 Fire on Tuesday at the Frisco Creek Wildlife Rehabilitation Center near Del Norte. A vide...

DATE: Jul 5, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Growth slows on 416 Fire; storms expected to help this weekend

At 45 percent containment, 90 percent of firefighters’ objective has been met

DATE: Jul 5, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Fire retardant used on wildfires evolves to ease environmental impact

Chemicals in slurry have come a long way, Forest Service says

DATE: Jul 5, 2018 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

416 Fire now 45 percent contained

Increased presence of thunderstorms has diminished fire activity

DATE: Jul 4, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Community Emergency Relief Fund giving workers peace of mind

About 150 applications for aid received

DATE: Jul 4, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wildfires explode in West, U.S. toll hits 4,200 square miles

Toll sinks in as Spring Creek Fire burns more than 100 homes near La Veta, Colorado

DATE: Jul 4, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Burned bear cub gains international attention, seen as symbol of hope

Readers suggest naming bear Cinderella, Ember, Hope and Bernadette

DATE: Jul 3, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Storms to create erratic conditions on 416 Fire

Resources shifted to Purgatory Resort area

DATE: Jul 3, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Music in the Mountains will play on as scheduled

Festival celebrates 32nd season of summer music – from Purgatory to Bayfield and beyond

DATE: Jul 3, 2018 | CATEGORY: Music

Reader contest: Thank you firefighters

We asked readers to send in a drawing, photo or sign (9.625 inches wide and 2.77 inches tall) thanking firefighters. We are running the top five entries on The Durango Herald front page starting Saturday, July 7. Pick your favorites and check out the printed newspaper to see which submissions won.

DATE: Jul 3, 2018 | CATEGORY: Gallery

416 Fire: Reader photos July 2-6, 2018

Herald readers share their photos from the 416 Fire. If you have photos to share, please email claws@bcimedia.com.

DATE: Jul 2, 2018 | CATEGORY: Gallery

416 Fire on track to become one of Colorado’s largest wildfires

Warming trend this week may end in light rain storm

DATE: Jul 2, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.